Classic shared Northern Tanzania safari
4 Day Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Joining Safari
Follow a classic four day route from Tarangire elephant country to the Serengeti plains and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
From $800 USD per person
“Rose and Edna communicated clearly before the trip and organised everything smoothly.” — Abdulrazack Kiiza, Google review
Why book this route
The classic three area route in four days
Tarangire opens the adventure among elephants and giant baobabs before the group continues to Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. It is an excellent first safari for travellers who want iconic Northern Circuit landscapes while sharing the vehicle cost.
Who this safari suits
A shared safari that keeps the cost lower
- First time visitors who want three leading wildlife areas
- Solo travellers, couples and friends sharing the vehicle
- Guests with four days who want Serengeti included
- Travellers choosing between public camping and lodging
Your shared safari
A well paced route across three wildlife areas
Your guide leads the fixed shared route from Tarangire to Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with park fees and the selected camping or lodging arrangement prepared by our Arusha team.
Ready when you are
Give the classic Northern Circuit four days
Share your preferred date and accommodation style. We will check space for your date and send the meeting point, inclusions and reservation steps.
Day by day itinerary
4 day Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari plan
Choose camping or lodging below. The same exciting park route awaits every guest in the shared group.
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Enter Tarangire with your guide and follow the river through ancient baobab woodland. Elephant herds, giraffes, buffalo, antelope and predator territory make this a powerful opening to your safari.
Meals: lunch and dinner. Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu.Meals: lunch and dinner. Overnight: Fig Tree Campsite in the Mto wa Mbu area.Karatu to Central Serengeti
Cross the Ngorongoro highlands and enter the vast Serengeti. The afternoon unfolds across open plains and river valleys as your guide tracks wildlife towards the central region, celebrated for lions, cheetahs, leopards and grazing herds.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Tukaone Camp or Robin Tented Camp in Central Serengeti.Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Nyani Campsite in Central Serengeti.Serengeti game drive and Ngorongoro highlands
Return to the plains while the morning is cool and wildlife is active. Your guide uses long experience of Serengeti habitats and animal behaviour to choose the most rewarding area before the journey into the Ngorongoro highlands.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Ngorongoro Wild Camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Simba Campsite in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Ngorongoro Crater and return
Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater, where grassland, forest and wetlands support an extraordinary variety of wildlife within the ancient caldera. Explore with your guide, enjoy a picnic lunch and return to Arusha.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. End of safari after the return drive.Meals: breakfast and lunch. End of safari after the return drive.From Our Team on the Ground
A local note from Serengeti Wild Tours
The extra day gives this shared route a better rhythm. At Serengeti Wild Tours we like starting in Tarangire, giving Serengeti the middle of the journey, and finishing with Ngorongoro rather than compressing the same circuit into fewer days.
Accommodation choices
Camping or lodging on the same shared route
Choose the comfort style that suits your budget. The parks, shared vehicle and published joining route stay the same; we confirm the exact available stays for your departure date before you commit.
Lodging
Midrange lodges and ensuite tented camps on the published route, confirmed for your departure date.
- Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu
- Tukaone Camp or Robin Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Camping
Public safari campsites on the same route, with the camping support included in the published package.
- Fig Tree Campsite in the Mto wa Mbu area
- Nyani Campsite in Central Serengeti
- Simba Campsite in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Joining safari price
Choose camping or lodging
The camping price uses shared safari facilities and public campsites.
The displayed rate is per person for the published shared route and the accommodation style you select. It includes the shared safari vehicle, professional guide, route park and conservation fees, meals and drinking water as listed below.
Included
Included in your joining safari
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop up roof
- Professional English speaking safari guide
- Park and conservation fees for the published route
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Meals stated in the day by day programme
- Drinking water during game drives
- Camping equipment and safari cook when camping is selected
- Booked safari accommodation when lodging is selected
Not included
Plan separately
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and comprehensive travel insurance
- Accommodation before and after the safari unless added
- Airport transfers unless requested and confirmed
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and personal purchases
- Optional activities and accommodation upgrades
- Tips for your guide, cook and accommodation staff
The route ahead
A look at the parks on this route
The route moves from Tarangire woodland to Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro highlands. An experienced guide uses knowledge of these habitats to plan each game drive carefully.
Questions before booking
Helpful answers for this safari
Why choose four days instead of the three day Serengeti safari?
The fourth day adds Tarangire and gives the whole route a better balance while keeping Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
How many nights are included?
The package includes three safari nights in the camping or lodging style you select.
Does the safari return to Arusha?
Yes. The published route starts and finishes in Arusha. Other transfers can be arranged separately.
Can the fixed route be changed?
Joining safaris follow the published group route. Choose a private safari if your group wants to change the parks, pace or accommodation plan.
Compare joining routes
Not sure this is the right joining safari?
Compare the direct three day Serengeti option or add Lake Manyara on the five day route.
Why book with Serengeti Wild Tours
Plan directly with a Tanzanian-owned, locally operated team
Our Arusha team checks space for your date, your camping or lodging option and your place in the vehicle before we ask you to confirm.
Local & licensed
Licensed Tanzanian Tour Operator
TANAPA / NCAA authorized operator.
Clear payment steps
10% deposit to confirm
Balance due 10 days before safari.
Bank transfer / Wise / card available.
Plans can change
Flexible rescheduling available - ask us about your travel dates.
Simple booking process
What happens after you enquire
Step 1
Send your dates
Tell us your preferred date and whether you want camping or lodging.
Step 2
We check space for your date
We confirm space on the joining safari and the accommodation option.
Step 3
We send the final details
You receive the route, price, meeting point and what is included.
Step 4
Confirm your place
Your booking is confirmed with the agreed deposit.
What guests say about travelling with us
“Rose and Edna communicated clearly before the trip and organised everything smoothly. Although it was a joining safari, the service still felt very personal. The Serengeti Wild Tours staff genuinely cared about our experience.”
— Abdulrazack Kiiza, Google review
Check a 4 Day joining departure
Send your date and choose camping or lodging. We will check the shared departure and help you reserve this classic route.